Moisten foods with broths, soups, sauces, gravy, creams, and butter or margarine. Eat soft, moist foods that are cool or at room temperature.

Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol or peroxide. These ingredients will further dry out your mouth.

Avoid salty foods, dry foods and foods and beverages with high sugar content.

Avoid drinks containing alcohol or caffeine. Alcohol increases water loss by triggering frequent urination. Alcohol, as well as caffeine, also dries out the mouth. Also avoid acidic beverages, such as any fruit juices and tomato juice.

Use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your home, especially at night.

Quit smoking.

Minimize your intake of spicy or salty foods as these may cause pain in a dry mouth.